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    Ruddy Thomas First Time Around

    Studio 16
    • Ruddy Thomas – That's What Friends Are For
    • Ruddy Thomas – Ticket To Ride
    • Ruddy Thomas – Poorer Side Of Town
    • Ruddy Thomas – Loving Pauper
    • Ruddy Thomas – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
    • Ruddy Thomas – Little Jeannie
    • Ruddy Thomas – Go On
    • Ruddy Thomas – Let Me Know It
    • Ruddy Thomas – Sad Eyes
    • Ruddy Thomas – Someone To Love
    • 1. That's What Friends Are For
    • 2. Ticket To Ride
    • 3. Poorer Side Of Town
    • 4. Loving Pauper
    • 5. Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
    • 6. Little Jeannie
    • 7. Go On
    • 8. Let Me Know It
    • 9. Sad Eyes
    • 10. Someone To Love

    Welcome reissue of Ruddy Thomas's first album originally released by producer Joe Gibbs in 1981, great soulful roots rockers with wicked version of The Jacksons "Shake Your Body" also recorded as Flick Wilson..

    Other Releases by Ruddy Thomas

    Ruddy ThomasEveryday Is Just A Holiday / Holiday StyleJoe Gibbs Music
    Great roots rockers version of The Sensations rocksteady hit "Everyday Is Like A Holiday" with Errol Thompson excellent dub wise mix on the flip.
    • Ruddy Thomas – Everyday Is Just A Holiday
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Holiday Style
    Ruddy ThomasFirst Time Around, Expanded EditionDoctor Bird
    • Seminal 1981 debut album by one of Jamaica’s greatest hit-makers. • Features numerous major reggae hits from the late 70s. • Includes a dozen...

      Other Releases on Studio 16

      Dub ConfrontationStudio 16
      Originally released in 1980 on Third World subsidiary label Live & Love, featuring awesome dub mixes by the then Prince Jammy at King Tubby's. 10 heavyweight...
      • – Ranking Dub
      • – Jahoviah Dub
      • – Aggro Dub
      • – Bitter Dub
      • – Revenge Dub
      • – Repatriation Dub
      • – Chapter Two
      • – Dreader Dub
      • – College Dub
      • – Afrika Dub
      Carlton JacksonHistory (Dubplate Mixes)Studio 16
      Third & Fourth release 10" in new subsidiary label from Studio 16 "Black Art Dubplate Style" featuring singers Carlton Jackson & George Faith both recorded...
      • – Mix 1
      • – Mix 2
      George FaithI've Got The Groove (Dubplate Mixes)Studio 16
      Third & Fourth release 10" in new subsidiary label from Studio 16 "Black Art Dubplate Style" featuring singers Carlton Jackson & George Faith both recorded...
      • – Mix 1
      • – Mix 2
      Gladstone & DuncanesBegger Round TownStudio 16
      Great tune originally released in 1974 on DIP in the U.K. from singer Gladstone Henry with The Mighty Cloud Band.
      • Gladstone & Duncanes – Beggar Round Town
      • Mighty Cloud Band – Dub A Dub
      Gladstone & Trios JamaicosFreedom TrainStudio 16
      1974 wicked roots vocal cut from Gladstone Henry produced by Dennis Harris for his label DIP records, with instrumental on the flip.
      • – Freedom Train
      • – Version
      The HeptonesHypocriteStudio 16
      Their killer early 70s roots vocal cut for Joe Gibbs with 3 in 1 melody tune on the flip.
      • – Hypocrite
      • – 3 in 1
      Barrington Levy / Lui LepkiMine Yuh Mouth / Late Night MovieStudio 16
      Great jump up roots tune from Barrington Levy originally released in 1981 with DJ / Toaster Lui Lepki on the extended mix. Produced by Joe Gibbs on a re-lick...
      • Barrington Levy / Lui Lepki – Mine Yuh Mouth / Late Night Movie
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Mouth Talk
      Count MachukiMovementsStudio 16
      Top 1970 dee jay cut from Count Machuki released on Joe Gibbs Amalgamated label with instrumental "Caesar" on the flip. Boss stuff!
      • Count Machuki – Movements
      • The Destoyers – Caesar
      Sammy DreadMy PrincessStudio 16
      Great roots vocal cut from 1981 produced by Errol T & Joe Gibbs with The Professionals on fine militant form.
      • Sammy Dread – My Princess
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Princess In Dub
      Dennis BrownRight FightStudio 16
      First time on a 7" for "Right Fight" originally on "Love's Gotta Hold On Me" LP from 1984 and a B-side 12" now paired with dub & hard riddim from We The...
      • Dennis Brown – Right Fight
      • We The People Band – Version
      Tony BrevettStar LightStudio 16
      Snippets of the vocal are on The Skatalites "Rebirth" & "Herb Collie" LP's but this is the very rare cut of Tony Brevett's (The Melodians) original vocal...
      • Tony Brevett – Star Light
      • Lloyd Brevett & The Skatalites – Version
      The SkatalitesRebirthStudio 16
      Ten or so years after disbanding, The legendary Skatalites reconvened in 1975 at The Black Ark, Aquarius studios to record a handful of new tunes but not...
      • – Stream In The Meadow
      • – Rock Bottom
      • – Candle Light
      • – Fugitive
      • – Jumbo Malt
      • – Seven Seal
      • – African Roots
      • – Herb Challice
      The Jolly BrothersConcious ManStudio 16
      Recorded at The Black Ark with Lee Perry at the helm around the late 70s, wasn't released fully as an album until the early 90s. Features the killer title...
      • – Conscious Man
      • – Brotherly Love
      • – Have A Little Faith
      • – Back Biter
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      • – Babylon A Fight Rasta
      • – Dread Dreader
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      The UpsettersScratch And Company - Chapter 1 The UpsettersStudio 16
      Originally released in 1981 on USA label Clocktower, wicked compilation of mainly mid 70s Black Ark recordings apart from great early Scratch versions...
      • The Upsetters – Stratch The Dub Organizer
      • Johnny Lover – Who You Gonna Run To
      • Lee Perry – Tighten Up
      • Val Bennett – Serious Joke
      • Brad Osborne – Little Flute Chant
      • Devon Irons – When Jah Comes (Extended Version)
      • The Upsetters – Stratch Walking
      • Lee Perry – Come Along
      • Bunny & Ricky – Bush Weed Corn Trash
      • The Upsetters – Curly Dub
      Blue BellsCome AlongStudio 16
      Under the radar mid 70s Black Ark recording from Blue Bells and Lee Perry. Great loping lazy roots rhythm with infectious melody only from J.A. Kingston.
      • Blue Bells – Come Along
      • The Upsetter – Along Came A Dub
      Junior MurvinCross OverStudio 16
      Wicked drum machine led roots tune from Junior Murvin, recorded with Lee Perry at The Black Ark late 70s with version on the flip. One of three new Studio...
      • Junior Murvin – Cross Over
      • Upsetters – Cross Over Dub
      Junior DelgadoSons Of SlavesStudio 16
      Classic mid 70s deep roots vocal cut from Junior Delgado with Lee Perry raising the bar at The Black Ark, check dub. One of three new 7" presses from Studio...
      • Junior Delgado – Sons Of Slaves
      • The Upsetter – Sons Of Dub
      TrinityBad CardStudio 16
      Originally released in 1981, recorded at Joe Gibbs studio in Kingston Jamaica with engineer superme Killer fusion of Reggae, Disco, funky J.A. riddims...
      • – ride on sandra
      • – come on and groove me
      • – love you from the start
      • – rockers delight
      • – blues night
      • – time so rough
      • – i love mama
      • – bad card
      • – got to be wise
      • – need some loving
      The SkatalitesHerb Dub - Collie DubStudio 16
      Recorded in the mid 70s at Aquarius & Black Ark studios. This is the much sought after niyabinghi heavy roots dub version to The Legendary Skatalites...
      • – Bottom Dub
      • – Whispering Dub
      • – Dumboo Dub
      • – Kimble Dub
      • – Herb Dub - Collie Dub
      • – Sealing Dub
      • – African Dub
      • – Roots Dub
      Junior BylesDreadlocks TimeStudio 16
      Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Junior Byles on a wicked relick of the "Ba Ba Boom" riddim produced by Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs. Nice pressing.All...
      • Junior Byles – Dreadlocks Time
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Peel Head
      DhaimaIna Jah ChildrenStudio 16
      1977 uplifting rockers from singer Dhaima recorded with The Professionals at Joe Gibbs with dub version from The Mighty Two. Nice pressing & nice price....
      • Dhaima – Ina Jah Children
      • Mighty Two – Save The Children
      Lee PerryHistory Mystery ProphesyStudio 16
      Originally released in 1984 on Island / Mango, this version has the Lion Of Judah J.A. mixes. Recorded at various studios in Jamaica & Compass Point in...
      • – Mr. Music
      • – Tiger Lion
      • – Heads Of Government
      MaddoBackway Mr. LandlordStudio 16
      Superb two sider from 1981 featuring singjay Maddo and Prince Mohammed on the deejay cut!All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves. Nice!
      • Maddo – Backaway Mr. Landlord
      • Prince Mohammed – Backway
      Mighty DiamondsGhetto LivingStudio 16
      One of the best roots harmony groups from Jamaica, this late 70s cut a fine example of their brilliance with dubwise from Errol T. All copies come in thick...
      • Mighty Diamonds – Ghetto Living
      • The Professionals – Version
      Horace AndySlave DriverStudio 16
      1975 roots vocal cut from Horace Andy, produced by Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson aka The Mighty Two with dub version on the flip.All copies come in thick...
      • Horace Andy – Slave Driver
      • Mighty Two – Slave Master
      Max RomeoStop Picking On MeStudio 16
      Don't leave.. rare Max Romeo vocal for producer Joe Gibbs original released in 1975 plus top dub version from Errol T. on the flip. All copies come in...
      • Max Romeo – Stop Picking On Me
      • Mighty Two – Lay Off
      Keeling BeckfordThat GirlStudio 16
      Great early eighties vocal cut from producer & singer Keeling Beckford over Max Romeo's "Stop Picking On Me" riddim from the mid 70sAll copies come in...
      • – That Girl
      • – Version
      Barry BrownThem A FightStudio 16
      Wicked early 80s roots vocal cut from Barry Brown on the "Boxing" riddim with version on the flip.All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves....
      • Barry Brown – Them A Fight
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Fight Back
      Keeling BeckfordSamfy GirlStudio 16
      Originally released in the mid 70s produced by Lloyd Campbell and voiced at The Black Ark by Lee Perry, B-side plays "Samfy Skank" All copies come in company...
      • – Samfy Girl
      • – Samfy Skank
      Dennis Brown / DhaimaA TrueStudio 16
      Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Dennis Brown with USA singer Dhaima on strong harmony with dub version from The Mighty Two on the flip. Nice pressing!
      • Dennis Brown – A True
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Nu True
      UpsettersBlackboard Jungle DubStudio 16
      One of the best original dub albums from 70s Jamaica, produced & mixed by Lee Perry with King Tubby. Killer hardcore roots rhythms from The Black Ark...
      • – Blackboard Jungle Dub (version 1)
      • – Rubba, Rubba Words
      • – Cloak A Dagger (version 3)
      • – Dub From Africa
      • – Dreamland Dub
      • – Pop Goes The Dread Dub
      • – Fever Grass Dub
      • – Sin Semilla Kaya Dub
      • – Moving Forward
      • – Blackboard Jungle Dub (version 2)
      • – Kasha Macka Dub
      • – Setta Iration Dub
      Lee Perry & The UpsettersKiss Me NeckStudio 16
      Cracking mid 70s roots funk cut from the Black Ark with horns & dub on "Kiss Me Neck" Don't miss! All three new Studio 16 7" come in thick company sleeves.
      • – Kiss Me Neck
      • – Da Ba Da
      The MeditationsNo PeaceStudio 16
      The Meditations only recorded a few tracks at The Black Ark with Lee Perry but "No Peace" is essential hearing, great roots melodies on top of tuff late...
      • – No Peace
      • – Version
      Devon IronsWhen Jah ComeStudio 16
      Classic 1976 deep Black Ark roots recording from singer Devon Irons with percussive dub on the flip produced by Lee Perry. All three new Studio 16 7" come...
      • Devon Irons – When Jah Come
      • The Upsetters – Iron Dub
      Bag-O-WireBag-O-WireStudio 16
      Fantastic dub album originally released in 1975 on Klik records in the U.K. produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Wicked dubbed out & stripped back...
      • – Rock Fort
      • – Gully
      • – Bag-O-Wire
      • – Resovoir
      • – Poison Ivy
      • – Judas
      • – Chapter
      • – Warrika Hill
      • – Dubonic
      • – Skankeboo
      • – Dragon Fly
      • – Creeper

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